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Battlefield Hardline

Part 10

Learn about Battlefield Hardline Operator class carbines, including the RO933, its stats, and unlock conditions. Available at start.

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Learn about Battlefield Hardline Operator class carbines, including the RO933, its stats, and unlock conditions. Available at start.

Walkthrough
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    The Operator class in Battlefield Hardline can equip carbines, which are shorter, lighter rifles often modified from full-size weapons.
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    Carbines are more convenient in certain environments and when operating in vehicles due to their reduced size and weight.
  3. 3
    In general, carbines in Battlefield Hardline perform similarly to assault rifles but tend to have slightly less stationary ADS (aimed down sights) accuracy and tighter spread for hipfire or while moving.
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    They also tend to have less recoil.
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    The muzzle velocity for all carbines was standardized at 500 m/s in the 3 November patch.
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    This standardization was a nerf for the CAR556 and RO933, and a buff for the AKS74u and SG553.
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    In the Criminal Activity update on 16 June, the minimum damage for both the G36C and SG553 was buffed from 15 to 18.
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    Also, the damage drop-off start for the RO933 was reduced from 30 to 15 metres.
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    In the Blackout update on 3 November 2015, the RO933's maximum damage was increased from 20 to 24, and the minimum damage was raised from 12 to 16.
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    The Operator Shortcut pack, available from the PSN store, unlocks all base game guns and gadgets for the Operator class except for the one unlocked by completing the Syndicate assignment (ARM).

RO933 Details:

  • Ammo: 5.56x45mm
  • Capacity: 30+1
  • Fire-rate: 850 RPM
  • Reload: 2.30 secs
  • Unlocks: Available at start for both factions.
  • Summary: The starting weapon for the Operator class has a higher rate of fire than other carbines but lower max damage (requiring a five-hit kill instead of four) and an early damage drop-off start. Its magazine size, reload times, and vertical recoil are typical for the category, but it has a high first-shot recoil multiplier. The RO933 comes equipped with the Micro T1 (red-dot sight), flash hider, and stubby grip attachments.
  • Patched: Several stat changes were applied to the RO933 on PC during the beta in February 2015. Its overall recoil was buffed, with vertical recoil cut by around 40%, right recoil reduced, and recoil recovery rate increased. Stationary aimed fire accuracy increased to 0.2, and spread increase per shot reduced. Hipfire and moving accuracy values were nerfed, and spread recovery rate decreased slightly. In the 28 April patch, the fire-rate was raised from 800 to 850 RPM. In the Criminal Activity update on 16 June, the damage drop-off start distance was reduced from 30 to 15 metres. In the Blackout update on 3 November, damage values were raised from 20-12 (max-min) to 24-16. Its five-hit kill range was extended from 15 to 32 metres.
Tips
  • Consider using an angled foregrip with the RO933 to help with longer ranges due to its high first-shot recoil multiplier.
  • Carbines are useful in modern urban battlefields where their shorter length makes them easier to use indoors and the reduced range is less of an issue.

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